Dearborn Public Schools is seeking bids for informational campaign support. The contract will be a firm fixed price awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. Bids are due by June 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time and must be submitted physically or by US mail to the specified address. Bidders must acknowledge all addenda. Communication regarding the IFB must go through the purchasing officer. Bids must meet or exceed specifications, with deviations clearly detailed. Bids are valid for 180 days. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. A protest must be submitted in writing within five business days of knowing the grounds for protest, accompanied by a filing fee of 1% of the bid amount or $1,****, whichever is less. The contract term is not specified, but pricing will remain fixed for the duration. The district may terminate the contract with 30 days written notice for convenience or cause, or immediately if a breach poses a threat to public health, safety, or welfare. Payment will be made within 45 days of receiving a properly documented invoice. The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination policies. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, professional liability, workers compensation, and automobile liability. The contractor must indemnify the district against claims arising from their actions or breaches. The contractor warrants that their services do not infringe on intellectual property rights. Compliance with the Michigan Right to Know Hazardous Material Law is required. The contract will be governed by Michigan law. A notarized familial and relationship disclosure affidavit is required. Bidders must certify non-collusion and compliance with Iran Economic Sanctions Act.
The bid opening date and time is Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time. All bids shall be received by the district no later than this date and time.
Payment will be made no later than forty-five (45) days after receipt of a properly documented invoice submitted to Dearborn Public Schools, Accounts Payable.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a warranty period for the services provided. However, it mentions that the warranty period shall start upon product acceptance, which is relevant if products are part of the service.
The district intends to award a firm fixed price contract to the lowest responsive responsible bidder whose bid most closely meets the requirements as specified in the solicitation.
Bidders are required to provide business information, including taxpayer ID, DUNS numbers, annual gross sales for the last five years, number of employees, and references from three customers, preferably school districts or other public entities.
The bid notice mentions that failure to comply with nondiscrimination guidelines may constitute grounds for the district to revoke and terminate the contract. It also states that if the contractor fails to perform, the district may charge the contractor for subsequent work performed.
The district may, at its sole discretion, request site visits with selected bidders under active consideration, but is not obligated to provide all bidders with such an opportunity.
The bid notice does not require sample submissions for this informational campaign support service.
Any bidder or offeror who is aggrieved may protest to the Executive Director of Business Services and Operations within five (5) business days after such aggrieved proposer knows, or should have known, of the facts giving rise thereto.
Risks for disqualification include submitting late bids, failing to acknowledge addenda, communicating with district staff outside of the purchasing officer, misrepresenting information in the bid, failing to comply with conflict of interest disclosures, and failing to complete and sign required forms.